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070 Shake
Live Review: 070 Shake @ 170 Russell, Melbourne
The highlights from 070 Shake's headline performance at Melbourne's 170 Russell.
Industry / Feature
Bluesfest
Will The Average Australian Festival Ticket Cost $427 By 2030?
As a new study shows how the tickets for Aussie festivals have increased in recent years, it's time to wonder about where things are headed.
News / Music
ULTRA Music Festival in Melbourne
Ultra Music Festival 'Phase One' Lineup Announced
Chainsmokers and DJ Snake lead the announcement.
News / Music
Dom Dolla performing at Sydney's Allianz Stadium
'Most Insane Night Of My Life': Dom Dolla Becomes First Electronic Act To Headline An Aussie Stadium Show
Appearing before 40,000 at Sydney's Allianz Stadium, Dom Dolla has set new heights for Aussie electronic music.
News / Festivals
Spilt Milk Festival
Good Things, Spilt Milk Festivals Confirm 2026 Returns
"Same time next year?" Two of Australia's beloved summer festivals have confirmed their returns for 2026.
News / Music
Aitch
Aitch Cancels 2026 Australian & New Zealand Tour
The tour would have marked Aitch's first Australian shows since 2023.
News / Music
Joost Klein performing at Eurovision
Joost Klein Reveals First-Ever Australian Tour Dates For 2026
"It’s going to be a very Dutch year," the Eurovision star teased.
News / Music
Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Barack Obama Reveals His Favourite Songs Of 2025
It seems Obama hasn’t picked a side on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud...
News / Music
Wildlands Festival 2024
A Comprehensive Guide To The 2025/2026 New Year's Eve Festival Season
Still deciding how to spend the big night? Don't panic! The Music is here to help you plan accordingly.
News / Music
Sleep Token, Ethel Cain, Hilltop Hoods
Which Artist Catalogues & Albums Aussies Collected The Most On Discogs In 2025
Sleep Token, Ethel Cain, and Hilltop Hoods made surprising appearances in categories otherwise dominated by global pop stars.
Features / Music
Future Classic
‘We've Been Able To Mix It Up When We Need To’: Future Classic Celebrates 20 Years Of Changing The Game
As Future Classic gets ready for a special anniversary event in Sydney, co-founders Nathan McLay and Jay Ryves reflect on the iconic label's origins.
News / Music
triple j Unearthed
Triple J Unearthed Unveils 50 Most-Played Artists Of 2025
From Dean Brady to ixaras, Selve to Larissa Lambert, Rum Jungle to Secret World, Lyric, Mariae Cassandra, and others, Unearthed has revealed its top-played artists of the year.